Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Volvo S80 | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.6 in | 98.0 in | 13.6 in |
Length | 191.0 in | 155.5 in | 35.5 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 66.7 in | 6.6 in |
Height | 58.8 in | 58.1 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3800 lb. | 2306 lb. | 1494 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 7.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 52.8 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 50.9 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.1 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.0 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 51.2 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 46.8 in | 7.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 34.8 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.9 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | -12.1 ft3 |
2008 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good support for my back. see full Volvo S80 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Had heard that the seats of the car were amongst the most comfortable and they really are. Not to mention the adaptability to body contour, especially as I am on the bit healthier side. The control panel layout and other gadgets are aesthetically laid out see full Volvo S80 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent lumbar support and almost infinate power adjustments help my probelms with episodic low back pain. see full Volvo S80 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are like sitting in a lazy boy. So comfortable on long trips and just a dream to drive. see full Volvo S80 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |